BSc Diagnostic Radiography
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography BSc (Hons), a diagnostic radiography degree centred on medical imaging technologies and clinical practice. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, and Ethics & Professional Practice. This HCPC-approved course includes hands-on clinical placements at NHS trusts starting in the first year. The first year covers the foundations through Imaging Science, Imaging Anatomy and Technique, and Core Practice 1. The second year focuses on advanced modalities and patient care through Core Practice 2, Imaging Anatomy and Pathophysiology, and Imaging Science and the Patient. The final year concludes with Research Skills, Core Practice 3, and a compulsory Dissertation/Project.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 128 A Level: ABB with two A-levels in science subjects. One science subject at grade A and one at grade B, in any of the following subjects (Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics) normally taken in one sitting BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM in Applied Science T Levels: Distinction in Healthcare Science with optional module in ‘Assisting with health science’ (not optical care services) Access to HE: Access to HE Diploma ‘Science’ or ‘Medicine and Healthcare’ or ‘Radiography’ with 45 distinctions English and Maths GCSE at grade C/4 or above are required as a separate qualification International Baccalaureate (IB): 28+ with six higher level points in a science subject GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English, Maths and Science. Functional Skills Level 2 qualifications are not accepted for this course. If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.5 overall is essential.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 39%: 144 offers from 371 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 96%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 85%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 93%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 86%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 855 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 60%
- West Midlands: 16%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 6%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- Access course: 35%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a diagnostic radiographer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Imaging Science
- Imaging Anatomy and Technique
- Core Practice 1
- Core Practice 2
- Imaging Anatomy and Pathophysiology
- Imaging Science and the Patient
- Research Skills
- Core Practice 3
- Dissertation/Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Diagnostic Radiography at De Montfort University earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £38,500. The £30,500 median after five years is £7,000 less than the UK median for Medical technology.
What do graduates of BSc Diagnostic Radiography at De Montfort University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Diagnostic Radiography at De Montfort University?
100% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Diagnostic Radiography at De Montfort University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 146 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Diagnostic Radiography at De Montfort University?
39% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 144 offers from 371 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Diagnostic Radiography at De Montfort University accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a diagnostic radiographer.
How many students continue on BSc Diagnostic Radiography at De Montfort University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.